Definition of Plummy
Plummy
Plum·my
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Rich and sweet in tone or quality, like a plum.
e.g. The plummy voice of the opera singer filled the auditorium.
(adjective)
(British) rich and luxurious with a mellow quality, sometimes to the point of seeming affected, characteristic of the English upper/refined class, used to describe someone's voice or accent;
e.g. He spoke with a plummy voice that they found intimidating.
(adjective)
(informal, British) very desirable, of the highest quality;
e.g. She was cast for a plummy role on the play, so she has been rehearsing hard.
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